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Rugby Ball Row: Players Slam 'Worst Decision' for WXV Series
11 May
Summary
- England fly-half Zoe Harrison calls smaller balls for WXV 'worst decision'.
- A new size 4.5 ball will be used for the WXV Global Series.
- Some players are frustrated, while others see potential benefits in the change.
The upcoming WXV Global Series is set to feature a controversial change with the introduction of smaller balls. England's fly-half, Zoe Harrison, has voiced significant opposition, deeming the decision to use a size 4.5 ball as the "worst" ever made.
These new balls are marginally smaller than regulation size five balls, maintaining the same weight. While Harrison's strong reaction highlights player frustration, the BBC's rugby reporter Sara Orchard has delved into the issues surrounding this change.
Conversely, former England World Cup winner Danielle Waterman offers a different perspective. She acknowledges that resistance to change is common but supports the smaller ball, drawing from her own experiences with size five balls during her career. Waterman anticipates that players will adapt to the new ball and potentially enjoy the challenge it presents.
